The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycle specifications include a 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 379.1 kg (835.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 148% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 82% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 97th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,700 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Kawasaki models.
379.1 kg — heavier than about 97% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 3%.
729 mm — taller than about 20% of Kawasaki models.
20.1 L — larger than about 84% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,510
2,122
18% above average.
970
833
16% above average.
1,290
1,175
10% above average.
1,666
1,441
16% above average.
729
801
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/70-16 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.98:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) |
| Torque | 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 104 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
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| Front suspension | 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 379.1 kg (835.7 lb) |
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| Seat height | 729 mm (28.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,510 mm (98.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 970 mm (38.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,290 mm (50.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,666 mm (65.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.06 L (5.30 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony, Candy Fire Red |
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| Factory warranty | 36 months |
| Price as new | US$ 16499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.